Five great stories from one of the most quintessentially Russian of writers, Nikolai Leskov. In the best of Leskov`s stories, as in almost no others apart from those of Gogol, we can hear the voice of nineteenth-century Russia. An outsider by birth & instinct, Leskov is one of the most undeservedly neglected figures in Russian literature. He combined a profoundly religious spirit with a fascination for crime, an occasionally lurid imagination & a great love for the Russian vernacular. This volume

Includes:: five of his greatest stories, including the masterful Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk. Nikolai Semyonovich Leskov was born in 1831 in Gorokhovo, Oryol Province & was orphaned early. In 1860 he became a journalist & moved to Petersburg where he published his first story. He subsequently wrote a number of folk legends & Christmas tales, along with a few anti-nihilistic novels which resulted in isolation from the literary circles of his day. He died in 1895. David Mc Duff is a translator of Russian & Nordic literature. His translations of nineteenth & twentieth century Russian prose classics (including works by Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Bely & Babel) are published by Penguin.

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The Shadowhunters of Los Angeles star in the first novel in Cassandra Clare`s newest series, The Dark Artifices, a sequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series. Lady Midnight is a Shadowhunters novel. It`s been five years since the events of City of Heavenly Fire that brought the Shadowhunters to the brink of oblivion. Emma Carstairs is no longer a child in mourning, but a young woman bent on discovering what killed her parents & avenging her losses. Together with her parabatai Julian Blackthorn, Emma must learn to trust her head & her heart as she investigates a demonic plot that stretches across Los Angeles, from the Sunset Strip to the enchanted sea that pounds the beaches of Santa Monica. If only her heart didn`t lead her in treacherous directions... Making things even more complicated, Julian`s brother Mark-who was captured by the faeries five years ago-has been returned as a bargaining chip. The faeries are desperate to find out who is murdering their kind-and they need the Shadowhunters` help to do it. But time works differently in faerie, so Mark has barely aged & doesn`t recognize his family. Can he ever truly return to them? Will the faeries really allow it? Glitz, glamours, & Shadowhunters abound in this heartrending opening to Cassandra Clare`s Dark Artifices series. ...

The Shadowhunters of Los Angeles star in the first novel in Cassandra Clare`s newest series, The Dark Artifices, a sequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series. Lady Midnight is a Shadowhunters novel. It`s been five years since the events of City of Heavenly Fire that brought the Shadowhunters to the brink of oblivion. Emma Carstairs is no longer a child in mourning, but a young woman bent on discovering what killed her parents & avenging her losses. Together with her parabatai Julian Blackthorn, Emma must learn to trust her head & her heart as she investigates a demonic plot that stretches across Los Angeles, from the Sunset Strip to the enchanted sea that pounds the beaches of Santa Monica. If only her heart didn`t lead her in treacherous directions... Making things even more complicated, Julian`s brother Mark-who was captured by the faeries five years ago-has been returned as a bargaining chip. The faeries are desperate to find out who is murdering their kind-and they need the Shadowhunters` help to do it. But time works differently in faerie, so Mark has barely aged & doesn`t recognize his family. Can he ever truly return to them? Will the faeries really allow it? Glitz, glamours, & Shadowhunters abound in this heartrending opening to Cassandra Clare`s Dark Artifices series. ...

” The Ladybird Book of London” is a gem from the Ladybird vintage archive. First published in 1961, this is a classic Ladybird hardback book, packed with information about Britain`s capital. This new edition is exactly the same as the original, with a dust jacket & beautifully reproduced images. The story of London, her sights & history, is illustrated with twenty-four beautiful full-page pictures. Starting from Trafalgar Square this book takes you through famous streets to see historic buildings, to learn something of the story of Britain`s famous capital. Westminster Abbey & St Paul`s Cathedral, the Tower, Guildhall & the City, Hampton Court & Kew Gardens, the Zoo & Madame Tussaud`s
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*A HILARIOUS, BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE PHENOMENAL LADYBIRDS FOR GROWN UPS SERIES FOR AUTUMN 2017*A Ladybird First Grown-Up Picture Book
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An educational book all about England`s Kings & Queens from Ladybird. Ladybird Histories: Kings & Queens is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. It is packed with information about England`s monarchs in chronological order, including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, & Queen Victoria, all the way up to the present day. Full of fascinating facts, this handy book will help schoolchildren with their history studies. It

Includes:: a weblink to a free downloadable chart showing a timeline of Kings & Queens of Engl&. Ladybird publishes the very best books for babies & toddlers
- colourful & engaging, they encourage early interaction with books & the wider world. Watch your little one have fun & learn with Ladybird from their very first book until they start school. Look out for all the classic Ladybird series
- there is a Ladybird book for every age & every stage. Baby Touch; Toddler Touch; Busy; First Favourite Tales; Read It Yourself; Topsy & Tim; Key Words With Peter & Jane.



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This Ladybird Histories Book is perfect for children learning about the Second World War at school. It looks at the countries that took part, where key battles & campaigns took place & the impact the war had on ordinary people around the world. Packed full of interesting & entertaining details that will delight all readers
- from lifestyles, battles, & important characters, to the influence that events in history have played on the world around us today. Everything you need to know about the Second World War for school homework!
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Ladybird Histories The Great Fire of London is perfect for children studying the Great Fire at school. It

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Ladybird Histories is a series of books about periods & people in history that children find especially engaging & that are often taught in schools. Packed full of interesting & entertaining details that will delight all readers
- from lifestyles, battles, & important characters to the influence the past has played on the world around us today. This Ladybird Histories title is all about the Vikings: their famous leaders, what people wore, how they lived, their fascinating myths & legends & how they shaped Britain today. Everything you need to know about the Vikings for school homework!
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I`m Ready to Explore My World is a lovely first introduction to twenty different countries & cultures around the world, specifically for young children. Easy to dip in & out of, it is packed with fascinating facts for children to explore similarities & differences between themselves & others, & develop key geographical knowledge. Content

Includes:: famous landmarks, clothing, national dishes, home & school life, climate, customs, & basic geographical information on location in the world, languages spoken & flag. The countries included in the book are: the UK, USA, Canada, Brazil, Spain, France, South Africa, Nigeria, Mexico, China, Australia, Japan, India, Norway, Icel&, Egypt, Russia, Pol&, Jamaica & Turkey. It is part of Ladybird`s successful I`m Ready...series for children starting school & beyond.

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